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SUMMARY:The Justice Journey Experience for Foundation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Justice Journey Alliance\, Leadership Foundation of Chicago and Forefront’s Family Foundations Network invites foundation leaders on a journey that is truly life changing. While we may agree that America suffers from systemic racism\, we may not fully appreciate its deep roots in our society and its damaging effects on our communities. To serve visionary foundation leaders who want to move toward racial equality in the world\, we have developed a four-day The Bridge to Equal Rights immersion experience\, where we will visit key Civil Rights sites in the South\, hear from social justice experts\, and imagine a society where equality is a reality. The goal is to empower justice advocates to develop and take action steps that can lead to lasting change in the world. \nThe tour\, which traces key landmarks of the civil rights movement\, will take place from April 30 to May 3. It will begin in Atlanta\, Georgia\, with stops in Selma\, Birmingham\, and Montgomery\, Alabama. Upon completing your registration\, you will receive a link to book your reservation with Justice Journey Alliance. \nThis event is open to Funders only.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-justice-journey-experience-for-foundation-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T094500
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20250408T153901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T155135Z
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SUMMARY:Phi Club: What We Wish Nonprofits Knew: A Candid Conversation with Funders (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to offer nonprofit leaders real insight into how funders are responding to today’s political and social climate — including how priorities are shifting\, how “impact” is being redefined\, and what makes organizations stand out in 2025. \nModerator: \nNdidi A. Okakpu\, CFRE\, CFRM\, President and CEO\, N. Okakpu Consulting \nPanelists: \nIona Calhoun-Battiste\, Senior Director\, Chicago Community Trust \nNathan Stevens\, Senior Program Officer\, The Coleman Foundation \nDilnaz Waraich\, President\, The WF Fund \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-what-we-wish-nonprofits-knew-a-candid-conversation-with-funders-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20250122T165556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T171209Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront hosts a relaxed conversation for current and prospective Members to learn more about Forefront’s resources and to meet others in the Forefront community — your statewide association for nonprofits\, grantmakers\, public agencies\, advisors\, and allies. This free orientation will give you a chance to meet our Librarians and other Forefront staff. This is a great opportunity to ask questions  or share an idea with your peers\, while learning how Forefront can help you achieve your mission. This orientation is open to current and prospective members of Forefront. \nTopics covered include: \n\nLibrary reference and research services\nPeer Skill Share\nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\nMember & Peer Networks\nPolicy and Advocacy\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T094500
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20250414T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T172845Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20241120T183728Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy CEO Roundtable - Hybrid (May 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues for the first gathering of the new year. \nThe Philanthropy CEO Roundtable offers the opportunity to connect with peers and engage in private\, highly interactive discussions about current challenges and leading grantmaking practices. \nThis meeting is open to Grantmakers only!
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/philanthropy-ceo-roundtable-hybrid-may-2025/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20250304T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T170016Z
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SUMMARY:Pulling All Levers: Considerations in Mission Aligned Investing
DESCRIPTION:Join Commonfund and Forefront for an insightful program tailored for philanthropic organizations seeking to align their investment strategies with their foundation’s mission and programmatic strategies.  In today’s dynamic landscape\, grantmaking in tandem with mission aligned investing strategies can increase efforts toward maximizing impact.  This program will explore the strategic considerations for foundations that are at different points of their mission aligned investing journey. \nWhether you have direct responsibility for your foundations investment portfolio or oversee that person/portfolio\, the program offers valuable knowledge and practical strategies to explore\, define\, and align your foundation’s stewardship activities and amplify your philanthropic impact.  It is important to understand if your staff and board are prepared to have conversations about mission aligned investing and the readiness of your finance and investment function to articulate and implement a mission aligned investment strategy. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to network with peers\, engage with experts\, and take your organization’s financial strategies to the next level. \n  \nThis event is open to Forefront Grantmaker members only!  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/pulling-all-levers-considerations-in-mission-aligned-investing/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T090000
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T113000
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CREATED:20250501T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T152135Z
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SUMMARY:Corporate Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Building on our funder learning sessions from 2024\, we will hear from leaders in corporate philanthropy. These amazing leaders will share background on themselves\, their organizations\, and emerging practices. Dinaz Mansuri\, from the Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation\, will facilitate the conversation. \nSpeakers \nMonica Grant Cohen\, Director of Community Investment\, DRW \nEva Giglio\, Executive Director\, CME Group Foundation \nAnna Piepmeyer\, Director of Community Impact\, Aon \nNisaini Rexach\, Lead\, Community Engagement\, Microsoft \n  \nThis event is open to members of the Education Funders group. \nRegister here.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/corporate-philanthropy/
LOCATION:DRW\, 540 W Madison St\, Suite 2500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20250507T132946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180515Z
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Impact: Research-Backed Stress Interventions During Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a lunch & learn at Forefront for the Education Funders community to hear the results of a cohort program for nonprofit leaders supporting resilience and renewal. \nNonprofit leaders and funders are often the stewards of hope and change in our communities—but who takes care of the caretakers? In this interactive 90-minute lunch & learn participants will receive a powerful introduction to science-backed techniques that help leaders reduce stress\, increase clarity\, and reconnect with purpose. You’ll learn practical tools used by organizations like Chicago Youth Centers and the Chicago Learning Exchange to improve performance and well-being—personally and organizationally. Discover how investing in human resilience isn’t just good for people\, it’s essential for optimal performance and impact. \nSpeakers \nKevin Cherep\, Founder\, Kup of Joy \nHillary Cook\, Director of Programs\, Chicago Learning Exchange \nSana Jafri\, Executive Director\, Chicago Learning Exchange \n  \nModerator \nMichael Barber\, Senior Program Officer\, The Brinson Foundation \n  \nRegister here! \n  \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-heart-of-impact-research-backed-stress-interventions-during-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T113000
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CREATED:20250507T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T215238Z
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SUMMARY:Making Invisible Funding Visible: The Role of Federal Funding in Illinois' Early Childhood System (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Illinois is currently restructuring its early childhood education system through the creation of a new state agency dedicated to early learning. As part of this transition\, Robert R. McCormick Foundation and W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundations have hosted a series of webinars to build broader understanding and engagement across sectors. \nWith recent threats to federal funding that supports early childhood\, including Head Start funding\, the next webinar will focus on the critical role federal dollars play in supporting early childhood programs in Illinois—particularly in the context of system reform. \nAs Illinois aims to create a system that is simpler\, fairer\, and better\, federal funds remain an essential—yet often invisible—foundation. This conversation will unpack the real consequences of losing that support and make the case for protecting it. \nSpeakers \nAmy Blythe\, Assistant Vice President of Early Learning Services\, Easterseals \nYvette Sanchez Fuentes\, Senior Vice President of National Policy\, Start Early \nTommy Sheridan\, Deputy Director\, National Head Start Association \nAmanda Wike\, Executive Director\, Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street & Member\, ReadyNation Illinois \n  \nModerators \nSara Slaughter\, Executive Director\, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation \nBrandon Thorne\, Senior Program Officer\, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation \nBryan Stokes\, Director\, Education Portfolio\, Robert R McCormick Foundation \n  \nRegister here!
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/making-invisible-funding-visible-the-role-of-federal-funding-in-illinois-early-childhood-system-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T094500
DTSTAMP:20260604T115642
CREATED:20250414T173210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T173210Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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